 CTX image of Dampier crater, with Karratha in center | |
| Planet | Mars |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 15°41′S 203°36′E / 15.69°S 203.60°E / -15.69; 203.60 |
| Quadrangle | Memnonia |
| Diameter | 10 km (6.2 mi) |
| Eponym | Karratha, Australia |
Karratha is an impact crater in the Memnonia quadrangle of Mars. It was named after the town of Karratha, Western Australia, in 2021.[1]
Karratha lies within the larger Dampier, which is south of Burton crater.
The crater is thought to be around 5-10 million years old. It has been suggested to be the source crater of the Martian meteorite Northwest Africa 7034.[2]
